What to know about Nigeria Immigration Service ranks and salary structure

This article from News360 Nigeria highlights the salaries and ranks of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).

Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), a paramilitary organization, is in charge of overseeing immigration into and out of the nation.

It was founded in 1958 and is in charge of upholding immigration laws, providing foreign nationals and visitors with travel documents, and offering migration services.

The NIS employs a distinct ranking system based on an individual’s years of service and qualifications.

Immigration Service ranks

Similar to other government organizations, the NIS has a hierarchical structure.

Commissioned and non-commissioned officers make up their group.

The Nigeria Immigration Service’s rank list is provided below.

Commissioned officers;

The following individuals are considered senior officers because they hold high-ranking positions:

• Comptroller General of Immigration Service (CGIS).
• Deputy Comptroller General of Immigration Service (DCGI).
• Assistant Comptroller General of Immigration (ACGI).
• Chief Superintendent of Immigration (CSI).
• Superintendent of Immigration (SI).
• Assistant Superintendent of Immigration (ASI).

Non-Commissioned officers;

These individuals, who are junior officers actively involved in the organization’s daily operations, include;

• Senior Inspector of Immigration (SII).
• Assistant Inspector of Immigration (AII).
• Immigration Assistant (IA).
• Senior Immigration Assistant.
• Passport Officers

Immigration Service Salary

The pay scale for each Immigration Service officer is based on their rank, length of service, and level of education.

A list of the salaries that various Nigeria Immigration Service ranks have received is provided below;

Commissioned officers;

• Comptroller General of Immigration: N1,500,000.
• Deputy Comptroller General: N1,200,000
• Assistant Comptroller General: N1000,000
• Comptroller: N900,000
• Deputy Comptroller: N800,000
• Assistant Comptroller: N700,000
• Chief Superintendent of Immigration: N500,000
  Superintendent of Immigration: N350,000
• Assistant Superintendent of Immigration: N250,000

Non-Commissioned officers;

Senior Inspector of Immigration: N150,000

• Assistant Inspector of Immigration: N120,000
• Immigration Assistant: N90,000
• Senior Immigration Assistant: N80,000
• Passport officers: N50,000

Allowances and benefits

Nigerian immigration service employees are eligible for the following benefits and allowances:

• Training Allowance
• Housing allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Hospital allowance

It is crucial to remember that certain government policies and promotions to new levels may cause specific details to change and the numbers to fluctuate.

For the most recent and updated information, it is advised to speak with official sources or the Nigeria Immigration Service directly.